As with the majority of the mainstream cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line has been prioritizing sustainability measures, including moving up its greenhouse gas reduction goal of 20% by four years from 2030 to 2026. Of course, one of the best ways to combat pollution-induced climate change is by planting trees, which remove carbon dioxide from the air and release clean oxygen back into the … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger in Grand Turk Facing 12 Years After Ammo in Luggage
For the second time this month, another American tourist has been arrested when ammunition was found in his belongings after traveling to the Caribbean island of Grand Turk.Grand Turk. Photo 290951828 | Cruise © Aclicks | Dreamstime.com According to news reports, 31-year-old Tyler Scott Wenrich was charged with possession of ammunition, a charge that could lead to a 12-year prison … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Makes Challenging Airlift From Holland America Ship
A 65-year-old male guest was successfully evacuated from Holland America Line’s Koningsdam on Thursday, April 25 as the ship was sailing approximately 175 nautical miles (201 miles / 324 kilometers) west of Tillamook, Oregon, while the ship was en route to Victoria, British Columbia. The guest had been injured several days earlier and required greater continuing medical care than was available on … [Read more...]
Tillberg Design of Sweden Celebrates the Completion of Sun Princess Project
Tillberg Design of Sweden, part of VikenGroup, celebrated the completion of the seven-year Sun Princess project, which was delivered by Monfalcone shipyard on February 14. Tilberg Design was involved in the Sun Princess project since 2017, as coordinating architects and designers of several onboard venues, including a three-story dining room, a modern two-deck lounge and a panoramic terrace with … [Read more...]
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming, Royal Caribbean International And Celebrity Cruises Announce Global Partnership
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming and Royal Caribbean Group brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, today unveiled a global partnership that will benefit both vacationers and team members of the brands. Travelers around the world can take advantage of accommodations, meals, discounts and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Venice Implements Tourist Fee, How It Will Impact Cruise Visitors
Venice, Italy, has introduced an access fee for day tourists to manage over-tourism on its busiest days. The fee aims to reduce crowds in the historic city and preserve its fragile sites. This also includes visitors coming from cruise ships. Venice’s New Strategy Against Over-Tourism Starting April 25, 2024, Venice has implemented an access fee for tourists visiting the city on select … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship Celebrity Ascent Arrives In Barcelona to sail first-ever European summer season
Setting sail for the first time in Europe, Celebrity Cruises® flagship vessel, Celebrity Ascent℠ will turn heads as she raises the bar for holidays in the region this summer. Visiting stunning destinations in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey, the newest ship from the premium cruise line will dive into the rich history of Europe and explore the best the Mediterranean has to offer across … [Read more...]
Madeira Port Authority invests in energy efficiency in the Port of Funchal
The Madeira Port Authority (APRAM) will invest 14.9 thousand euros in a study to improve the energy efficiency of the infrastructures of the Port of Funchal: Gare Marítima, Gare Cais 6, Centro Náutico de São Lázaro and Cais 8. The perspective, says the president of Madeira Port Authority, Paula Cabaço, is to obtain annual savings of around 35 thousand euros. “Our commitment to the environment and … [Read more...]
Carnival Corporation celebrates top contributors to the ‘Plant A Tree’ initiative
Carnival Corporation & plc announced that it has purchased 5,000 palm trees, all grown locally in Grand Bahama from seed, to beautify the company’s flagship cruise port destination, Celebration Key. Through the resounding success of Phase One of the company’s ‘Plant a Tree’ initiative, 40 percent of these trees were purchased from small-scale community growers on the island. The initiative … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Rescue by U.S. Coast Guard Captured on Video
Incredible video footage of a cruise ship rescue off the coast of Astoria, Oregon was posted on X today. The U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest released video from the cockpit perspective as the helicopter lowered a stretcher onto Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. (1/2) A #USCG aircrew from Astoria rescued a 65-year-old man from the cruise ship 'Koningsdam' yesterday afternoon … [Read more...]
Chris Austin appointed Explora Journeys’ President North America
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, yesterday announced the appointment of Christopher Austin as President North America, based in Miami. Chris joined Explora Journeys in November 2020 as the brand`s Chief Sales Officer. Prior to that, he spent nearly three decades in leading hospitality roles, including Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Sales at another … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Ship to Remain in Port Longer Due to Propulsion Repair
The Radiance of the Seas sailing scheduled to depart from Vancouver on April 26, 2024, has been postponed, with a new departure set for April 28. However, passengers have been asked to board the ship as scheduled and spend the first two days of the cruise in port. Royal Caribbean Alters Schedule of Radiance of the Seas Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the … [Read more...]
Celebrity Ascent to Arrive in Barcelona This Weekend For First European Season
Setting sail for the first time in Europe, Celebrity Cruises’ ship Celebrity Ascent will arrive into Barcelona tomorrow, April 27th. The vessel will kick off its first European deployment with a nine-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary. The sailing will visit destinations across the Mediterranean, including an overnight stay in La Spezia. “We’re bringing our latest and greatest Edge Series … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean shortens sailing because of propulsion issue
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas will not have to cancel its next cruise, but it will need extra time to fix the issue onboard.Guests on the April 26 sailing of Radiance of the Seas were advised on embarkation day that their sailing will still take place, albeit with an extra two days in port before they can leave.Earlier this week, Radiance of the Seas suffered a propulsion issue that … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Ships to Feature Dutch Day
Holland America Line can reflect on a storied history and longstanding connection with the Netherlands. The cruise line has always celebrated this connection in various ways, including ships being christened by the Dutch royal family. Yesterday, April 25, the cruise line announced the introduction of ‘Dutch Day.’ Of course, the timing could not be better, as the Netherlands prepares to … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wish 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral – April 5, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. The Disney Wish set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on April 5, 2024. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Christiaan Abbott. <img … [Read more...]
This Royal Caribbean drink package workaround saves so much money if you're not a heavy drinker
One cruise fan discovered a great trick for being able to enjoy alcoholic drinks on their cruise without a costly drink package.A Royal Caribbean drink package is a very popular add-on, but they are not cheap purchases. You could pay anywhere from $60-100 per person, per day for the Deluxe Beverage Package.While drink packages do offer a cost-savings opportunity to cruisers, not everyone will find … [Read more...]
6 Times Cruise Passengers Were Banned for Life by a Cruise Line
With some massive cruise ships holding over 7,000 passengers at any given time, there are bound to be a few who don’t want to follow the rules. When something crazy happens on a cruise ship, it usually gets a lot more attention from news outlets than land-based activities. Something about the intrigue of the sea, I suppose. Well, we gathered up 6 of the most interesting cruise stories of … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adding Dutch Day to All Cruises
Holland America Line has announced the addition of Dutch Day that will be featured on every one of their cruises. This includes sailing to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and Asia. Dutch Day on Holland America cruise ships will have a Dutch themed dinner in the main dining room. For those who want to visit the buffet, many of these dishes will also be offered there. The selection of starters … [Read more...]
Newest Celebrity Cruises’ Ship Readies for European Debut
Following a successful winter series of Caribbean cruises from Florida, Celebrity Ascent, the newest Celebrity Cruises’ ship and fourth in the line’s popular Edge class, is about to arrive in Europe for her inaugural summer season. Itineraries will feature exotic destinations across the Mediterranean, with multiple embarkation ports. Celebrity Ascent Will Spend Summer 2024 in the … [Read more...]